The Shining by Stephen King

The Shining

The Shining #1

Stephen King

659 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror from the undisputed master, Stephen King. Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the at...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47,659 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 86%
mysterious 66%
emotional 32%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
adventurous 14%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 28%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.18

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